A North Ferry boat makes the approach to Shelter Island. (Credit: David Benthal)
A short ferry ride from Greenport, Shelter Island feels like a different place and time. Visitors can sit at the Shelter Island Pharmacy counter and the staff will cook them breakfast, find serenity hiking the tranquil coastline and unwind at cozy inns full of understated sophistication. (more…)
Okay visitors — and year rounders with faulty memories — here’s the skinny for those in bikinis.
Shelter Island has some 20 miles of coastline that ranges from sandy beaches with shallow waters and lifeguards to rustic spots that offer beauty and seclusion but with a little less polish. If you’re “just visiting” you may feel that beach access is a treat to be enjoyed only by residents but that is not the case here.
Whether you’re visiting for the summer or just a day, here’s a guide to the ins and outs, do’s and don’ts of Shelter Island Town’s beaches. (more…)
Nick MacAskill gathers sage leaves during the foraging at Sylvester Manor Saturday. (Credit: Charity Robey)
On Saturday afternoon at Shelter Island’s Sylvester Manor Farm, herbalist Dawn Petter knelt before a fuzzy-leaved plant and asked permission to pull off a leaf.
Permission from the plant.
“Plants are our spiritual allies,” she said. “We should treat them with respect.” (more…)
Nothing beats a nice sunny day on Shelter Island. READ
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This turnkey escape spans nearly four-and-a-half acres in the heart of Shelter Island.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is perfectly tucked away from ferry traffic and immersed in nature.
“Its unique setting makes it standout,” said listing agent Ed Brown of Corcoran. “It’s only a mile away from town, but set back from the road. It’s a place of peace and quiet.” (more…)
A rendering of the future Harwood on Hudson in Manhattan. (Courtesy photo)
The owners of the ever-popular Vine Street Café on Shelter Island are opening a new restaurant, Harwood on Hudson, in the West Village. (more…)
Located at the end of Oak Tree Lane in Silver Beach, Shell Beach extends for almost a mile into Shelter Island Sound.
It’s unique because it’s actually two very different beaches in the same place. (more…)
